Mr. Jones Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I stand corrected. They should add weight, that will make it better http://www.iruntheinternet.com/lulzdump/images/gifs/maximum-over-rustle-jimmies-shaking-13537619370.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseyctsv Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hoping that's sarcasm... CTS-V coupe and sedan are both over 4200 lbs. Maybe I should have said "muscle car"? I don't think the CTSv or Bentley are competitors of the Challenger but I could be wrong? As a side note, I was disappointed when the new CTSv rolled out 400+ pounds heavier than the first gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I found a picture of the new SRT Hellcat parked: http://cdn.doyouremember.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/fnacpantherimage.toutlecine.com-photos-g-a-r-garfield-serie-tv-10-g.jpg In all seriousness, it looks like a great car and I applaud FCA for putting it together and out to market. Unless it's going to sticker under $35K, I'd buy a CTS-V or Shelby 'Stang before this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Looks real nice, but I guess I'm a manual trans hipster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spectragod Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 BIG. FAT. 4300lb. 600hp. PIG. I have one of those, big and fat, but can hold it's own..... I see no problems with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatHemiDude Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 I saved for almost 4 years to pay cash for my Challenger. I had the money to purchase a GT, SS, was even looking at a used Shelby convertible. In the end, I purchased the Challenger because it was a bigger car, and Dodge absolutely nailed it in the looks area for these cars. Very evocative of the originals, yet still very high-tech (when optioned as such). Is it heavy? Yes. Yes it is. Do guys in 5.0 Mustangs and SS Camaros drive faster and lighter cars? Yes. Yes they do. But I don't think they drive cooler cars. Now, that's just my personal opinion. Anyhow, I weigh like 290. So weight to power ratio wasn't tops on my list. Drove it two summers bone stock, never felt it was underpowered. Always going to be faster cars out there. I stopped into Dyno Tune Motorsports yesterday and watched a Victory Red ZL1 Camaro 'vert put over 550 HP to the rear wheels. And it was stock except for a CAI. And a tune, of course. Sounded like a shuttle launch. If they wouldn't rape me like Justin Bieber in Lucasville on the trade in, I would consider it. But they would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 Well said, go with what you like. I think they'd make good daily drivers. I've never driven one, so who knows maybe I'd like them. If Mitch would have babied an SRT8 for 4k miles and indirectly sold it to me for the same overly tempting price, I'd probably own one now.. If I liked driving it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted May 20, 2014 Report Share Posted May 20, 2014 lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 me like. But damn, those platforms weigh to much. Challenger, magnum, 300c, charger. But i like the direction dodge is moving towards trying to keep up with the stang, vette, camaro, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Car is bad ass, and they did a damn good job. If GM could do that with the Camaro........ (Camaro is still fuck ugly, just slightly sexier looking in Z28 trim) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I saved for almost 4 years to pay cash for my Challenger. I had the money to purchase a GT, SS, was even looking at a used Shelby convertible. In the end, I purchased the Challenger because it was a bigger car, and Dodge absolutely nailed it in the looks area for these cars. Very evocative of the originals, yet still very high-tech (when optioned as such). Is it heavy? Yes. Yes it is. Do guys in 5.0 Mustangs and SS Camaros drive faster and lighter cars? Yes. Yes they do. But I don't think they drive cooler cars. Now, that's just my personal opinion. Anyhow, I weigh like 290. So weight to power ratio wasn't tops on my list. Drove it two summers bone stock, never felt it was underpowered. Always going to be faster cars out there. I stopped into Dyno Tune Motorsports yesterday and watched a Victory Red ZL1 Camaro 'vert put over 550 HP to the rear wheels. And it was stock except for a CAI. And a tune, of course. Sounded like a shuttle launch. If they wouldn't rape me like Justin Bieber in Lucasville on the trade in, I would consider it. But they would. If you own a orange challenger then I'm pretty sure that I drive past your house every day I go to work, nice looking car I've never seen it dirty you must take great care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 My Lincoln was over 4000 lbs, and I loved driving it. Other people on the board loved it too. It was also a coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vonrottes Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 There is a whole lot of want going on in my pants right now.... But COME ON GUYS WHY U OHC AND BOOST IT!? Build a better N/A! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 There is a whole lot of want going on in my pants right now.... But COME ON GUYS WHY U OHC AND BOOST IT!? Build a better N/A! You can still get the 6.4L, up 10 HP to 485 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 There's even a hole in the headlight for more horsepowers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coleyounger3 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I own a 2013 classic plum crazy purple bone stock. And I love it I look at all cars and had money to buy any of them.but being old and fat I was way more comfortable in the challenger. And yes car is a auto fuck all the haters....lol don't get hard Peter I'm just playing with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 There's even a hole in the headlight for more horsepowers! Yea, and Chevy made a huge deal out of the "Flow-tie" on the Z/28. I'm sure it will only be a couple months before someone buys an extra headlamp for the other side and mounts twin turbo's up front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 If they wouldn't rape me like Justin Bieber in Lucasville on the trade in, I would consider it. Also, http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/2014/05/ur-turn-an-ode-to-the-hellcat/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 they put this drivetrain in a Chrysler 300 and I'm buying one. Just can't warm up to the styling of the Challenger (plus life dictates 4 doors for me these days) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 they put this drivetrain in a Chrysler 300 and I'm buying one. Just can't warm up to the styling of the Challenger (plus life dictates 4 doors for me these days) According to the 5 year plan, the Charger will get it, but the SRT 300 is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 I actually LOVE this car and everything about it but the weight. If they seriously dropped 600-800lbs from this thing it would be even more silly. I'm sure it will still be quick for what it is but you can count on it running $60k+ when all is said and done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Some info on the blower was posted on another forum. Not sure how accurate, but they did say in the release that it's an IHI and not a TVS. "It is a twin screw, so a Lysohlm style... similar to a Whipple, Kenne Bell, or SMS. The big difference is that it uses a front inlet instead of a rear inlet." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltboostin Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 Hoping that's sarcasm... CTS-V coupe and sedan are both over 4200 lbs. And thats why the CTS-V sedan is that much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versluis Posted May 23, 2014 Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 I think it looks better with the wheels, front end and the interior. I like it better than the previous models but its such a massive car. It will be interesting to see what the price point is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted May 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2014 More pics and video. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1092204_2015-dodge-challenger-srt-hellcat-live-photos-and-video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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